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Wheaton Precious Metals Announces Record Revenue, Earnings and Cash Flow for the First Quarter of 2026

 

 

 

 

 

“Wheaton delivered a strong start to 2026, with Salobo and Peñasquito outperforming expectations and contributing to record quarterly revenue, earnings and cash flow,” said Haytham Hodaly, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wheaton Precious Metals. “During the first quarter, we announced our largest streaming transaction to date at Antamina in partnership with BHP and subsequently entered into our first streaming agreement in Australia with KGL Resources. These transactions expand our geographic footprint and broaden our counterparty base, while further demonstrating the flexibility of the streaming model as a means of unlocking value from non-core precious metals. Supported by a high-quality operating asset base and an industry-leading growth profile, Wheaton is well positioned to continue pursuing accretive growth and delivering long-term value for all stakeholders.”

 

Record Financial Performance and Strong Balance Sheet

  • First quarter of 2026: A record $901 million in revenue, a record $582 million in net earnings, a record $583 million in adjusted net earnings, and a record $766 million in operating cash flow.
  • Declared a quarterly dividend1 of $0.195 per common share, an 18% increase from Q1 2025.
  • Balance Sheet: Cash balance of $2.2 billion.

 

High Quality Asset Base

  • Streaming and royalty agreements on 22 operating mines and 26 development and other projects5.
  • 80% of attributable production from assets in the lowest half of their respective cost curves2,4.
  • Delivered attributable gold equivalent production3 (“GEOs”) of 212,000 ounces in the first quarter of 2026, a 22% increase relative to the comparable period of the prior year primarily due to increased production from Peñasquito, Antamina and Blackwater coupled with the recommencement of production at Aljustrel.
  • Further de-risking of industry leading forecast growth profile with advancement of construction activities at a number of projects, including Mineral Park, Platreef, Fenix, El Domo, Kurmuk, and Koné.
  • Received first deliveries related to the Hemlo, Fenix and Mineral Park precious metals purchase agreements (“PMPAs”).
  • On February 16, 2026, the Company entered into the previously announced PMPA with BHP Group Limited (“BHP”) for their 33.75% portion of the silver produced at the Antamina mine located in Peru. The transaction was subsequently closed on April 1, 2026.
  • Subsequent to the quarter:
    • On April 1, 2026, the Company entered into a PMPA with KGL Resources Limited (“KGL”) for a portion of the gold and silver produced at the Jervois project located in Australia. In return, the Company also obtained a right of first refusal on any future precious metal streams, royalties, prepays or similar transactions with respect to the Jervois Project.
    • On April 20, 2026, the Company entered into a Royalty agreement with Spanish Mountain Gold Limited (“Spanish Mountain Gold”) for a 1.5% net smelter returns royalty on gold and silver production from the Spanish Mountain Gold project. In return, the Company also obtained a right of first refusal on any future precious metal streams, royalties, prepays or similar transactions with respect to the Spanish Mountain Gold Project.

 

Leadership in Sustainability

  • Top Rankings: Wheaton ranked as one of the top-rated companies by Sustainalytics, AAA rated by MSCI and Prime rated by ISS.
  • Wheaton’s Partner Community Investment Program supported initiatives with the Vale Foundation, Vale Canada, Hudbay, First Majestic, Newmont, B2Gold, Ivanplats and BMC Minerals to deliver vital services and programs to communities located near our partner mining operations.

 

Operational Overview

(all figures in US dollars unless otherwise noted) Q1 2026 Q1 2025 Change
Units produced
Gold ounces 97,106 92,669 4.8 %
Silver ounces 6,636 4,685 41.6 %
Palladium ounces 2,591 2,661 (2.6) %
Platinum ounces 40 n.a.
Cobalt pounds 657 540 21.6 %
Gold equivalent ounces3 211,951 174,391 21.5 %
Units sold
Gold ounces 95,072 111,297 (14.6) %
Silver ounces 5,049 4,483 12.6 %
Palladium ounces 2,906 2,457 18.3 %
Cobalt pounds 309 265 16.6 %
Gold equivalent ounces3 181,743 188,162 (3.4) %
Change in PBND
Gold equivalent ounces3 12,325 (29,008) (41,333)
Revenue $ 901,469 $ 470,411 91.6 %
Net earnings $ 582,044 $ 253,984 129.2 %
Per share $ 1.282 $ 0.560 128.9 %
Adjusted net earnings 1 $ 582,772 $ 250,825 132.3 %
Per share1 $ 1.284 $ 0.553 132.2 %
Operating cash flows $ 765,823 $ 360,793 112.3 %
Per share1 $ 1.687 $ 0.795 112.2 %

 

All amounts in thousands except gold, palladium, platinum & gold equivalent ounces, and per share amounts.

 

Financial Review

 

Revenues

Revenue in the first quarter of 2026 was $901 million (51% gold, 47% silver, 1% palladium and 1% cobalt), with the $431 million increase relative to the prior period quarter being primarily due to a 98% increase in the average realized gold equivalent3 price; partially offset by a 3% decrease in the number of GEOs3 sold.

 

Cash Costs and Margin

Average cash costs1 in the first quarter of 2026 were $681 per GEO3 as compared to $392 in the first quarter of 2025. This resulted in a cash operating margin1 of $4,279 per GEO3 sold, an increase of 103% as compared with the first quarter of 2025, a result of the higher realized price per ounce. The higher margin reflects the leverage provided by fixed per-ounce production payments across the majority of Wheaton’s operating streams, which accounted for 70% of revenue during the quarter. Notably, year-over-year margin growth exceeded the appreciation in gold prices over the same period, underscoring the effectiveness of Wheaton’s business model in generating higher levered cash flow and margins in a rising precious metals price environment.

 

Cash Flow from Operations

Operating cash flow in the first quarter of 2026 amounted to $766 million, with the $405 million increase from the comparable period of the prior year being due primarily to higher gross margin.

 

Produced But Not Yet Delivered

As at March 31, 2026, approximately 183,500 GEOs3 were produced but not yet delivered (“PBND”) representing approximately 2.8 months of payable production. This increase in the number of months of PBND compared with the preceding four quarters places PBND levels at the mid-point of our guided range of two and a half to three and a half months and was driven primarily by strong quarterly production at Peñasquito.

 

Balance Sheet (at March 31, 2026)

  • Approximately $2.2 billion of cash on hand
  • During the first quarter of 2026, the Company made net upfront cash payments of $60 million relative to the mineral stream interests consisting of:
    • Spring Valley: $50 million; and
    • Marmato: $40 million; partially offset by
    • a repayment of $30 million relative to the Santo Domingo PMPA, with this amount to be re-advanced at a later date.
  • Over the same period, the Company monetized select long term equity investments, generating $323 million of cash proceeds, resulting in a realized gain before tax of $152 million.
  • Subsequent to the quarter, the Company made additional upfront cash payments of $4.5 billion relative to the mineral stream interests consisting of:
    • Antamina BHP: $4.3 billion;
    • Koné: $156 million; and
    • Spanish Mountain: $22.5 million.
  • On April 1, 2026, the Company made the $4.3 billion upfront payment relative to the BHP Antamina PMPA. The upfront payment was funded through a combination of the cash on hand at closing, a draw on the Company’s previously undrawn $2.0 billion Revolving Facility and a new $1.5 billion term loan (“Term Loan”). The Revolving Facility and the Term Loan provide flexible, non-dilutive financing that may be repaid at any time without penalty.

 

First Quarter Operating Asset Highlights

 

Salobo: In the first quarter of 2026, Salobo produced 69,200 ounces of attributable gold, a decrease of approximately 3% relative to the first quarter of 2025, primarily the result of lower grades, partially offset by higher throughput and recoveries.

 

Antamina: In the first quarter of 2026, Antamina produced 1.6 million ounces of attributable silver, an increase of approximately 48% relative to the first quarter of 2025, primarily due to higher grades and recoveries.

 

Peñasquito: In the first quarter of 2026, Peñasquito produced 2.6 million ounces of attributable silver, an increase of approximately 46% relative to the first quarter of 2025, primarily the result of higher throughput and grades.

 

ConstanciaIn the first quarter of 2026, Constancia produced 0.5 million ounces of attributable silver and 4,600 ounces of attributable gold, a decrease of approximately 4% and 6%, respectively, relative to the first quarter of 2025, primarily due to lower gold and silver recoveries. Mining activities in the Pampacancha pit were completed during the fourth quarter of 2025 and the remaining stockpiled Pampacancha ore was fully processed during January 2026. On May 1, 2026, Hudbay announced that mill throughput rates are expected to increase to more than 90,000 TPD starting in the second half of 2026, with the installation of two pebble crushers and related permit amendments. Hudbay reports it received permit approval to increase annual mill throughput capacity to 31.1 million tonnes from 29.9 million tonnes, providing the new base for the 10% permitted allowance that aligns with the Peru Ministry of Energy and Mines’ regulatory change.

 

San Dimas: In the first quarter of 2026, San Dimas produced 7,300 ounces of attributable gold, a decrease of approximately 13% relative to the first quarter of 2025, primarily the result of lower grades, consistent with their mine plan.

 

Stillwater: In the first quarter of 2026, the Stillwater mines produced 1,400 ounces of attributable gold and 2,600 ounces of attributable palladium, an increase of approximately 6% for gold and a decrease of approximately 4% for palladium relative to the first quarter of 2025. The increase in gold production was a result of higher throughput and recovery, partially offset by lower grades while the decrease in palladium was a result of lower recoveries.

 

Blackwater: In the first quarter of 2026, Blackwater produced 0.1 million ounces of attributable silver and 5,000 ounces of attributable gold, primarily the result of higher throughput with the mine achieving commercial production in May 2025. On March 12, 2026, Artemis Gold reported an unplanned mill shutdown due to the failure of a ball mill gearbox, with the mill operations being interrupted for 7 days. Artemis Gold also notes that strong grades during the quarter helped to offset the lower throughput resulting from the interruption, and that they are maintaining their full year production guidance, with plans to make up for the unplanned downtime experienced in Q1.

 

Voisey’s Bay: In the first quarter of 2026, the Voisey’s Bay mine produced 657,000 pounds of attributable cobalt, an increase of approximately 22% relative to the first quarter of 2025 as the underground mine at Voisey’s Bay continues ramp-up to full production, with full ramp-up expected by the second half of 2026.

 

Other Gold: In the first quarter of 2026, total Other Gold attributable production was 5,400 ounces, an increase of approximately 616% relative to the first quarter of 2025 due to the initial reported production from the Fenix mine as well as the addition of attributable production from the Hemlo and Goose mines. Notable operational updates for assets included within ‘Other Gold’ include:

  • Goose: On April 19, 2026, B2Gold provided an update on a near-term operational plan related to a fire that occurred in certain areas of the crushing circuit at the Goose mine on April 16, 2026. B2Gold confirmed that there were no injuries reported and no medical treatment required related to the fire and the damage was localized to the crushing circuit area. A preliminary revised mill processing plan has been developed for Q2 2026 based on the use of mobile crushers feeding crushed ore directly to the fine ore stockpile while repairs to the crushing circuit related to the fire are completed. B2Gold estimates the repairs will be completed in Q3 2026. B2Gold reports that Q2 production is expected to be approximately 50% lower than Q1 and about 30% below the original Q2 plan, primarily due to lower throughput levels.
  • Marmato: On April 17, 2026, Aris reported a significant construction milestone at its Marmato gold mine with the underground development crosscut now connecting the new surface decline to the existing underground development, establishing continuous underground access from surface, where the new 5,000 tonne per day CIP plant is under construction, to the existing workings. The connection supports the next phases of mine development, infrastructure installation and operational readiness for the Marmato bulk mine which is on schedule for first gold in Q4 2026.
  • Hemlo: On April 28, 2026, Hemlo Mining Corp. (“Hemlo Mining”) announced that during its first full quarter of ownership, the successful transition of an underground mining contractor workforce to owner-operated was completed two weeks ahead of schedule, with 97% of the contractor workforce accepting positions as part of the transition. Hemlo Mining reported that various maintenance activities were undertaken during the quarter, with the most significant tasks being the refurbishment of an underground crusher and the replacement of the hoist cable, which was completed ahead of schedule.

 

Other Silver: In the first quarter of 2026, total Other Silver attributable production was 1.9 million ounces, an increase of approximately 44% relative to the first quarter of 2025, primarily the result of the resumption of mining at Aljustrel. Notable operational updates for assets included within ‘Other Silver’ include:

  • Aljustrel: In the third quarter of 2025, Almina resumed production of the zinc and lead concentrates at the Aljustrel mine, resulting in the resumption of attributable silver production to the Company.

 

Detailed mine-by-mine production and sales figures can be found in the Appendix to this press release and in Wheaton’s consolidated MD&A in the ‘Results of Operations and Operational Review’ section.

 

Recent Development Asset Updates

 

Mineral Park: During the first quarter of 2026, Waterton Copper LP continued to refine ore commissioning of the newly refurbished concentrator at its Mineral Park project. The ramp-up efforts in Q1 2026 were focused on achieving stable throughput and gradually increasing both operating uptime and concentrate production. Copper concentrate sales continued in the first quarter and monthly delivery of silver to Wheaton under the PMPA commenced in January 2026. Ramp-up to commercial production is expected to continue in Q2 2026, with increasing operating volumes throughout the second quarter. At steady state throughput, the fully refurbished mill capacity will be 16.5 Mtpa.

 

Platreef: On April 13, 2026, Ivanhoe announced that the ramp-up of the Platreef mine is advancing on track, with commercial production expected mid-year. Ivanhoe states that construction of Shaft #3, as well as its associated underground materials-handling and crushing plants, was completed on schedule in late March and is currently undergoing commissioning. Once Shaft #3 ramps up, the Phase 1 concentrator will then be continuously fed with higher-grade production ore. In addition, Shaft #3 will also hoist waste development required in preparation for the Phase 2 expansion, which is on schedule to be completed by the end of 2027.

 

Fenix: On January 26, 2026, Rio2 Limited (“Rio2”) announced the first official gold pour at the Fenix Gold Mine, with construction of critical path items completed on time and on budget, as previously guided. Additionally, the Company received its first gold deliveries under the Fenix PMPA during the quarter. Rio2 states that the focus now is to ramp up operations to 20,000 tonnes per day.

 

KurmukOn March 31, 2026, Allied announced its shareholders had approved the previously announced definitive agreement with Zijin Gold International Company Limited (“Zijin Gold”), where Zijin Gold will acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Allied in cash. Allied states that both companies continue to diligently and cooperatively advance the customary regulatory approvals necessary to complete the arrangement, with the objective of closing in a timely manner within the timeframe set out in the agreement. The agreement provides for an outside date for closing of May 29, 2026, subject to extension in certain circumstances.

 

KonéOn March 26, 2026, Montage reported that construction at the Koné project is on track for first gold pour in late Q4 2026 through the oxide circuit, while the hard-rock comminution circuit remains on track for completion in Q2 2027. Key process plant achievements include completion of all CIL tanks and ball mill shell installation, oxide sizer completion, foundation concrete pours for pre-leach and tailings thickeners, and advancement of the hard-rock comminution circuit.

 

Copper World: On January 12, 2026, Hudbay announced the closing of the joint venture transaction with Mitsubishi Corporation, securing a premier, long-term strategic partner for the development of Copper World. On May 1, 2026, Hudbay reported that feasibility activities for Copper World are well under way, with the definitive feasibility study (“DFS”) progressing above 85% at the end of March, and on track for completion in mid-2026. Hudbay reports it continues to execute detailed engineering work and other de-risking activities in preparation for a Copper World sanctioning decision expected later in 2026.

 

Santo Domingo: On April 29, 2026, Capstone Copper Corp. (“Capstone”) reported that detailed engineering advanced during the first quarter, alongside continued evaluation of opportunities to optimize district infrastructure. Capstone expects to make a final investment decision on the Santo Domingo Project in Q4 2026.

 

Cangrejos: On April 28, 2026, it was announced that Ecuador has signed the exploitation contract for the Cangrejos project. Signing this exploitation contract will allow CMOC to move forward with seeking the required construction permits for the mine and its facilities.

 

Kudz Ze Kayah: On April 13, 2026, BMC Minerals Ltd. (“BMC”) announced receipt of a positive decision document issued by the Government of Yukon, Natural Resources Canada and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, after the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board had recommended approval of the project in 2020. BMC reports it will now progress mining permit and license applications with the aim to make a final investment decision in late 2027, subject to receipt of permits.

 

Corporate Development

 

Antamina: On February 16, 2026, the Company entered into a PMPA with BHP (the “BHP Antamina PMPA”) for their 33.75% portion of the silver produced at the Antamina Mine located in Peru. Effective April 1, 2026, Wheaton will receive a combined 67.5% of all the silver produced from Antamina, up from the 33.75% currently delivered under the existing Glencore silver stream. First deliveries under the BHP Antamina PMPA are anticipated to be received at the end of May 2026.

 

Under the terms of the BHP Antamina PMPA, the Company paid BHP total upfront cash consideration of $4.3 billion on April 1, 2026, being the date of closing. Additionally, the Company will make ongoing payments for the silver ounces delivered equal to 20% of the spot price of silver.

 

Jervois: On April 1, 2026, the Company entered into a PMPA with KGL (the “Jervois PMPA”) for a portion of the gold and silver produced at the Jervois Project located in Australia. In return, the Company also obtained a right of first refusal on any future precious metal streams, royalties, prepays or similar transactions with respect to the Jervois Project. Under the terms of the Jervois PMPA, the Company will pay KGL total upfront cash consideration of $275 million, subject to certain customary conditions. The upfront cash consideration will be paid in a total of six installments, with the first two installments of $16 million each to be made as early deposit payments, once certain conditions are satisfied, and are expected to be paid in the second and third calendar quarters of 2026. The remaining balance of $243 million will be paid in four equal installments over the construction period as various conditions are satisfied. Additionally, the Company will make ongoing payments for the gold and silver ounces delivered equal to 20% of the spot price of gold and silver.

 

Spanish Mountain: On April 20, 2026, the Company entered into a Royalty Agreement with Spanish Mountain Gold for a 1.5% net smelter returns royalty on gold and silver production from the Spanish Mountain Gold project. In return, the Company also obtained a right of first refusal on any future precious metal streams, royalties, prepays or similar transactions with respect to the Spanish Mountain Gold Project. Under the terms of the Spanish Mountain Royalty, the Company will pay Spanish Mountain Gold total upfront cash consideration of $55 million, subject to certain customary conditions. The upfront cash consideration will be paid in three installments consisting of a $22.5 million payment made on May 1, 2026, a $12.5 million payment due after 60,000 meters of drilling (expected to be made during Q2-2026), and a $20 million payment due upon receiving approval under the Environmental Assessment Act (British Columbia) for the construction and operation of the project.

 

Chief Executive Officer Transition

 

As previously announced, and as part of the Company’s strategic succession planning, effective March 31, 2026, Haytham Hodaly assumed the role of President and Chief Executive Officer, while Mr. Smallwood transitioned to Chair of the Board. These changes reflect Wheaton’s ongoing leadership evolution to support its next phase of growth.

 

Sustainability

 

Community Investment Program

  • Wheaton’s Partner Community Investment Program supports initiatives with the Vale Foundation, Vale Canada, Hudbay, First Majestic, Newmont, B2Gold, Ivanplats and BMC Minerals to deliver vital services and programs to communities located near our partner mining operations. These initiatives provide access to educational resources, health and dental care, poverty reduction efforts, entrepreneurial opportunities, and a range of social and environmental programs.
  • During the first quarter, Wheaton, alongside First Majestic Silver, completed the Tayoltita Landfill Refurbishment Project, supporting upgrades to the community landfill near the San Dimas mine, including enhanced containment, drainage, and venting systems, as well as a waste‑reduction and recycling awareness program delivered in partnership with local authorities; the project was formally inaugurated during the quarter.

 

Global Minimum Tax

 

The Company is within the scope of global minimum tax under the OECD Pillar Two model rules, under which large multinational entities are subject to a 15% GMT. The Company will make a payment of Cdn$155 million, on or around June 30, 2026, in respect of the 2024 year.  The payment for the 2025 year, in the amount of Cdn$346 million, is expected to be paid on or around March 31, 2027.

 

2026 and Long-Term Production Outlook

 

Wheaton’s estimated attributable production in 2026 is forecast to be 400,000 to 430,000 ounces of gold, 27 to 29 million ounces of silver, and 19,000 to 21,000 GEOs of other metals, resulting in annual production of approximately 860,000 to 940,000 GEOs3, unchanged from previous guidance. Approximately 3% of the Company’s forecast 2026 production is estimated to be delivered from assets currently in construction or various stages of ramp-up.

 

Annual production is forecast to increase by approximately 50% to 1,200,000 GEOs3 by 2030, with average annual production forecast to remain at 1,200,000 GEOs3 in years 2031 to 2035, also unchanged from previous guidance.

 

About Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.

 

Wheaton is the world’s premier precious metals streaming company with the highest-quality portfolio of long-life, low-cost assets. Its business model offers investors commodity price leverage and exploration upside but with a much lower risk profile than a traditional mining company. Wheaton delivers amongst the highest cash operating margins in the mining industry, allowing it to pay a competitive dividend and continue to grow through accretive acquisitions. Wheaton is committed to strong ESG practices and giving back to the communities where Wheaton and its mining partners operate. Wheaton creates sustainable value through streaming for all of its stakeholders.

 

 

Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Earnings

Three Months Ended
March 31
(US dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts – unaudited) 2026 2025
Sales $ 901,469 $ 470,411
Cost of sales
Cost of sales, excluding depletion $ 125,243 $ 74,635
Depletion 76,852 76,693
Total cost of sales $ 202,095 $ 151,328
Gross margin $ 699,374 $ 319,083
General and administrative 12,971 13,525
Share based compensation 10,113 12,181
Donations and community investments 1,497 2,693
Earnings from operations $ 674,793 $ 290,684
Other income (expense) 17,736 7,520
Earnings before finance costs and income taxes $ 692,529 $ 298,204
Finance costs 1,405 1,441
Earnings before income taxes $ 691,124 $ 296,763
Income tax expense 109,080 42,779
Net earnings $ 582,044 $ 253,984
Basic earnings per share $ 1.282 $ 0.560
Diluted earnings per share $ 1.279 $ 0.559
Weighted average number of shares outstanding
Basic 454,044 453,692
Diluted 454,955 454,428

Condensed Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets

As at
March 31
As at
December 31
(US dollars in thousands – unaudited) 2026 2025
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,164,505 $ 1,153,593
Accounts receivable 18,039 46,723
Other 3,053 3,853
Total current assets $ 2,185,597 $ 1,204,169
Non-current assets
Mineral stream interests $ 7,379,936 $ 7,397,149
Early deposit mineral stream interests 47,097 47,094
Mineral royalty interests 40,421 40,421
Long-term equity investments 164,217 410,495
Property, plant and equipment 9,587 9,926
Other 19,340 16,527
Total non-current assets $ 7,660,598 $ 7,921,612
Total assets $ 9,846,195 $ 9,125,781
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 13,499 $ 22,557
Dividends payable 88,549
Income taxes payable 367,506 109,951
Current portion of performance share units 12,216 21,604
Current portion of lease liabilities 581 575
Total current liabilities $ 482,351 $ 154,687
Non-current liabilities
Performance share units $ 1,500 $ 13,215
Lease liabilities 7,081 7,330
Income taxes payable – non-current 96,443 252,271
Deferred income taxes 9,487 1,794
Pension liability 6,055 5,976
Total non-current liabilities $ 120,566 $ 280,586
Total liabilities $ 602,917 $ 435,273
Shareholders’ equity
Issued capital $ 3,818,179 $ 3,814,910
Reserves 99,780 176,911
Retained earnings 5,325,319 4,698,687
Total shareholders’ equity $ 9,243,278 $ 8,690,508
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $ 9,846,195 $ 9,125,781

 

 

Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 

Three Months Ended
March 31
(US dollars in thousands – unaudited) 2026 2025
Operating activities
Net earnings $ 582,044 $ 253,984
Adjustments for
Depreciation and depletion 77,283 76,994
Equity settled share based compensation 1,647 1,425
Performance share units – expense 8,466 10,756
Performance share units – paid (29,257) (17,209)
Income tax expense 109,080 42,779
Investment income recognized in net earnings (13,015) (9,046)
Other (2,394) 3,007
Change in non-cash working capital 18,776 (7,742)
Cash generated from operations before income taxes and interest $ 752,630 $ 354,948
Income taxes paid (182) (2,234)
Interest paid (103) (91)
Interest received 13,478 8,170
Cash generated from operating activities $ 765,823 $ 360,793
Financing activities
Debt issue costs $ (3,045) $
Share purchase options exercised 739 2,506
Lease payments (159) (122)
Cash (used for) generated from financing activities $ (2,465) $ 2,384
Investing activities
Mineral stream interests $ (61,154) $ (95,740)
Early deposit mineral stream interests (3)
Acquisition of long-term investments (14,608) (3)
Proceeds on disposal of long-term investments 323,421
Dividends received 239
Other 3,440 (260)
Cash (used for) generated from investing activities $ 251,096 $ (95,764)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents $ (3,542) $ 2
Increase in cash and cash equivalents $ 1,010,912 $ 267,415
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 1,153,593 818,166
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 2,164,505 $ 1,085,581

 

 

Summary of Units Produced

 

Q1 2026 Q4 2025 Q3 2025 Q2 2025 Q1 2025 Q4 2024 Q3 2024 Q2 2024
Gold ounces produced2
Salobo 69,201 88,907 66,997 69,418 71,384 84,291 62,689 63,225
Sudbury3 4,113 7,412 4,852 5,403 4,880 5,259 3,593 4,477
Constancia 4,571 15,396 12,797 4,604 4,876 18,727 10,760 6,269
San Dimas4 7,341 8,206 7,507 6,987 8,416 7,263 6,882 7,089
Stillwater5 1,424 1,518 1,717 1,654 1,339 2,166 2,247 2,099
Blackwater 4,954 5,479 4,879 4,050 1,017
Platreef 76
Other
Marmato 816 705 807 748 757 622 648 584
Goose 1,096 1,027 387 19
Hemlo 3,007 1,630
Fenix 507
Total Other 5,426 3,362 1,194 767 757 622 648 584
Total gold ounces produced 97,106 130,280 99,943 92,883 92,669 118,328 86,819 83,743
Silver ounces produced2
Peñasquito 2,559 1,821 2,087 2,103 1,754 2,465 1,785 2,263
Antamina 1,553 1,600 1,672 1,482 1,047 1,071 931 1,013
Constancia 531 731 577 552 555 970 648 451
Blackwater 129 148 136 138 35
Other
Los Filos6 68 29 26 27
Zinkgruvan 532 513 688 684 585 637 537 699
Neves-Corvo 483 549 431 449 459 494 425 432
Aljustrel 7 657 516 180
Cozamin 165 170 169 174 174 192 185 177
Marmato 8 8 10 8 8 7 7 6
Mineral Park 19 8
Total Other 1,864 1,764 1,478 1,315 1,294 1,359 1,180 1,341
Total silver ounces produced 6,636 6,064 5,950 5,590 4,685 5,865 4,544 5,068
Palladium ounces produced2
Stillwater5 2,561 2,519 2,650 2,435 2,661 2,797 4,034 4,338
Platreef 30
Total palladium ounces produced 2,591 2,519 2,650 2,435 2,661 2,797 4,034 4,338
Platinum ounces produced2
Platreef 40
Cobalt pounds produced2
Voisey’s Bay 657 670 604 647 540 393 397 259
GEOs produced8 211,951 235,614 203,078 190,179 174,391 218,993 165,883 170,916
Average payable rate2
Gold 95.3 % 95.0 % 94.6 % 95.2 % 94.9 % 95.3 % 95.0 % 95.0 %
Silver 87.5 % 87.2 % 87.6 % 87.7 % 86.3 % 84.6 % 83.9 % 84.4 %
Palladium 98.3 % 96.9 % 96.7 % 97.4 % 96.4 % 97.5 % 98.4 % 97.3 %
Cobalt 93.3 % 93.3 % 93.3 % 93.3 % 93.3 % 93.3 % 93.3 % 93.3 %
GEOs8 91.2 % 91.6 % 91.2 % 91.5 % 91.1 % 90.5 % 90.0 % 89.8 %

 

1) All figures in thousands except gold, palladium and platinum ounces produced.
2) Quantity produced represents the amount of gold, silver, palladium, platinum and cobalt contained in concentrate or doré prior to smelting or refining deductions. Production figures and payable rates are based on information provided by the operators of the mining operations to which the mineral stream interests relate or management estimates in those situations where other information is not available. Certain production figures and payable rates may be updated in future periods as additional information is received.
3) Comprised of the Coleman, Copper Cliff, Garson, Creighton, Stobie and Totten gold interests.
4) Under the terms of the San Dimas PMPA, the Company is entitled to an amount equal to 25% of the payable gold production plus an additional amount of gold equal to 25% of the payable silver production converted to gold at a fixed gold to silver exchange ratio of 70:1 from the San Dimas mine. If the average gold to silver price ratio decreases to less than 50:1 or increases to more than 90:1 for a period of 6 months or more, then the “70” shall be revised to “50” or “90”, as the case may be, until such time as the average gold to silver price ratio is between 50:1 to 90:1 for a period of 6 months or more in which event the “70” shall be reinstated. From April 30, 2025 to October 28, 2025, the fixed gold to silver exchange ratio was revised to 90:1. Effective October 29, 2025, the fixed gold to silver exchange ratio was returned to 70:1.  For reference, attributable silver production from prior periods is as follows: Q1 2026 – 294,000 ounces; Q4 2025 – 329,000 ounces; Q3 2025 – 364,000 ounces; Q2 2025 – 311,000 ounces; Q1 2025 – 340,000 ounces; Q4 2024 – 295,000 ounces; Q3 2024 – 262,000 ounces; Q2 2024 – 285,000 ounces.
5) Comprised of the Stillwater and East Boulder gold and palladium interests. On September 12, 2024, Sibanye Stillwater (“Sibanye”) announced that as a result of low palladium prices it was placing the Stillwater West operations into care and maintenance, while using Stillwater East and East Boulder operations to improve efficiencies that could get Stillwater West back to production as prices permit.
6) On April 1, 2025, Equinox Gold Corp., reported it has indefinitely suspended operations at Los Filos following the expiry of its land access agreement with the community of Carrizalillo on March 31, 2025.
7) On September 12, 2023, it was announced that the production of the zinc and lead concentrates at the Aljustrel mine will be halted from September 24, 2023 until the third quarter of 2025.
8) GEOs, which are provided to assist the reader, are based on the following commodity price assumptions: $4,800 per ounce gold; $80.00 per ounce silver; $1,500 per ounce palladium; $2,000 per ounce platinum; and $25.00 per pound cobalt; consistent with those used in estimating the Company’s production guidance for 2026.

 

 

Summary of Units Sold

 

Q1 2026 Q4 2025 Q3 2025 Q2 2025 Q1 2025 Q4 2024 Q3 2024 Q2 2024
Gold ounces sold
Salobo 58,675 83,697 55,768 76,331 83,809 55,170 58,101 54,962
Sudbury2 4,412 3,715 4,729 2,849 5,632 4,048 2,495 5,679
Constancia 10,886 17,029 2,708 6,827 9,788 17,873 5,186 6,640
San Dimas 7,670 8,686 6,655 7,235 8,962 6,990 7,022 6,801
Stillwater3 1,394 1,790 1,465 1,386 1,947 2,410 1,635 2,628
Blackwater 4,914 5,225 6,463 3,291 110
Other
Marmato 718 809 749 742 737 650 550 616
Goose 1,339 528 95
Hemlo 4,478
Fenix 274
Santo Domingo 4 312 312 312 312 312 312 447
El Domo 4 209 258
Total Other 7,121 1,649 1,156 1,054 1,049 1,171 1,255 616
Total gold ounces sold 95,072 121,791 78,944 98,973 111,297 87,662 75,694 77,326
Silver ounces sold
Peñasquito 1,444 1,878 1,609 2,112 1,976 1,852 1,667 1,482
Antamina 1,504 1,893 1,552 1,073 884 858 989 917
Constancia 674 613 275 625 730 797 366 422
Blackwater 127 137 137 143
Other
Los Filos 7 3 8 57 29 26 24
Zinkgruvan 347 358 708 520 446 452 488 597
Neves-Corvo 271 245 212 224 218 154 185 216
Aljustrel 505 382 122
Cozamin 149 169 133 154 164 158 148 158
Marmato 8 10 9 9 8 7 6 7
Mineral Park 13
Total Other 1,300 1,164 1,187 915 893 800 853 1,002
Total silver ounces sold 5,049 5,685 4,760 4,868 4,483 4,307 3,875 3,823
Palladium ounces sold
Stillwater3 2,906 1,730 2,594 2,575 2,457 4,434 3,761 4,301
Cobalt pounds sold
Voisey’s Bay 309 485 529 353 265 485 88 88
GEOs sold5 181,743 219,605 161,845 182,750 188,162 163,355 141,918 142,838
Cumulative payable units PBND6
Gold ounces 106,312 108,525 106,222 90,284 100,512 123,511 97,929 90,406
Silver ounces 4,028 3,245 3,629 3,178 3,145 3,583 2,931 2,993
Palladium ounces 4,803 5,169 4,424 4,414 4,596 4,439 6,186 6,018
Platinum ounces 32
Cobalt pounds 1,646 1,341 1,202 1,168 917 678 796 513
GEOs5 183,534 171,209 174,343 150,713 159,136 188,144 152,858 144,847

 

1) All figures in thousands except gold and palladium ounces sold.
2) Comprised of the Coleman, Copper Cliff, Garson, Creighton, Stobie and Totten gold interests.
3) Comprised of the Stillwater and East Boulder gold and palladium interests.
4) The ounces sold under Santo Domingo and El Domo relate to ounces received due to the delay ounce provision as per the respective PMPA. Please see the Company’s MD&A for more information.
5) GEOs, which are provided to assist the reader, are based on the following commodity price assumptions: $4,800 per ounce gold; $80.00 per ounce silver; $1,500 per ounce palladium; $2,000 per ounce platinum; and $25.00 per pound cobalt; consistent with those used in estimating the Company’s production guidance for 2026.
6) Payable gold, silver and palladium ounces as well as cobalt pounds produced but not yet delivered (“PBND”) are based on management estimates. These figures may be updated in future periods as additional information is received.

 

Results of Operations

 

The operating results of the Company’s reportable operating segments are summarized in the tables and commentary below.

 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2026

Units
Produced2
Units
Sold
Average
Realized
Price
($’s
Per Unit)
Average
Cash Cost
($’s Per
Unit)3
Average
Depletion
($’s Per
Unit)4
Sales Net
Earnings
Cash Flow
From
Operations
Total
Assets
Gold
Salobo 69,201 58,675 $ 4,843 $ 433 $ 404 $ 284,180 $ 235,053 $ 262,007 $ 2,596,997
Sudbury5 4,113 4,412 4,881 400 1,399 21,533 13,596 19,852 212,322
Constancia 4,571 10,886 4,843 429 338 52,725 44,373 48,056 48,601
San Dimas 7,341 7,670 4,843 643 428 37,148 28,929 32,214 121,933
Stillwater 1,424 1,394 4,843 871 570 6,752 4,742 5,537 203,407
Blackwater 4,954 4,914 4,881 1,714 606 23,984 12,582 13,745 328,070
Platreef 76 n.a. n.a. n.a. 275,702
Other6 5,426 7,121 4,875 907 1,424 34,716 18,122 28,260 1,504,930
97,106 95,072 $ 4,849 $ 556 $ 534 $ 461,038 $ 357,397 $ 409,671 $ 5,291,962
Silver
Peñasquito 2,559 1,444 $ 84.45 $ 4.62 $ 5.09 $ 121,955 $ 107,933 $ 115,283 $ 199,516
Antamina 1,553 1,504 84.45 17.84 4.39 127,014 93,578 100,184 452,486
Constancia 531 674 84.45 6.32 6.43 56,944 48,350 52,682 147,070
Blackwater 129 127 80.85 13.90 7.55 10,246 7,527 8,355 166,545
Other7 1,864 1,300 85.07 22.16 3.19 110,611 77,656 107,848 555,952
6,636 5,049 $ 84.52 $ 13.53 $ 4.63 $ 426,770 $ 335,044 $ 384,352 $ 1,521,569
Palladium
Stillwater 2,561 2,906 $ 1,689 $ 310 $ 492 $ 4,909 $ 2,578 $ 4,008 $ 207,462
Platreef 30 n.a. n.a. n.a. 78,814
2,591 2,906 $ 1,689 $ 310 $ 492 $ 4,909 $ 2,578 $ 4,008 $ 286,276
Platinum
Marathon $ n.a. $ n.a. $ n.a. $ $ $ $ 9,451
Platreef 40 n.a. n.a. n.a. 57,584
40 $ n.a. $ n.a. $ n.a. $ $ $ $ 67,035
Cobalt
Voisey’s Bay 657 309 $ 28.36 $ 5.23 $ 9.02 $ 8,752 $ 4,355 $ 6,497 $ 213,094
Operating results $ 901,469 $ 699,374 $ 804,528 $ 7,379,936
Other
General and administrative $ (12,971) $ (20,267)
Share based compensation (10,113) (29,257)
Donations and community investments (1,497) (1,407)
Finance costs (1,405) (1,071)
Other 17,736 13,479
Income tax (109,080) (182)
Total other $ (117,330) $ (38,705) $ 2,466,259
$ 582,044 $ 765,823 $ 9,846,195

 

1) Units of gold, silver, palladium and platinum produced and sold are reported in ounces, while cobalt is reported in pounds. All figures in thousands except gold, palladium and platinum ounces produced and sold and per unit amounts.
2) Quantity produced represents the amount of gold, silver, palladium, platinum and cobalt contained in concentrate or doré prior to smelting or refining deductions. Production figures are based on information provided by the operators of the mining operations to which the mineral stream interests relate or management estimates in those situations where other information is not available. Certain production figures may be updated in future periods as additional information is received.
3) Refer to discussion on non-GAAP measure (iii) at the end of this press release.
4) Includes the non-cash per ounce cost of sale associated with delay ounces. Please see the Company’s MD&A for more information.
5) Comprised of the operating Coleman, Copper Cliff, Garson, Creighton, Stobie and Totten gold interests and the non-operating Victor gold interest.
6) Other gold interests comprised of the Copper World, Marmato, Santo Domingo, Fenix, El Domo, Marathon, Goose, Cangrejos, Curraghinalt, Kudz Ze Kayah, Koné, Kurmuk, Spring Valley and Hemlo gold interests.
7) Other silver interests comprised of the Los Filos, Zinkgruvan, Stratoni, Neves-Corvo, Aljustrel, El Alto, Copper World, Navidad, Marmato, Cozamin , El Domo, Mineral Park and Kudz Ze Kayah silver interests.

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2025

Units
Produced2
Units
Sold
Average
Realized
Price
($’s
Per Unit)
Average
Cash Cost
($’s Per
Unit)3
Average
Depletion
($’s Per
Unit)4
Sales Net
Earnings
Cash Flow
From
Operations
Total
Assets
Gold
Salobo 71,384 83,809 $ 2,873 $ 429 $ 378 $ 240,804 $ 173,171 $ 204,863 $ 2,563,794
Sudbury5 4,880 5,632 2,862 400 1,326 16,118 6,398 13,850 234,084
Constancia 4,876 9,788 2,873 425 323 28,123 20,808 23,967 61,167
San Dimas 8,416 8,962 2,873 637 290 25,751 17,445 20,043 133,882
Stillwater 1,339 1,947 2,873 497 421 5,594 3,807 4,626 206,642
Blackwater 1,017 110 2,862 1,020 617 314 134 202 340,163
Platreef n.a. n.a. n.a. 275,702
Other6 757 1,049 2,853 356 1,194 2,992 1,367 2,619 389,864
92,669 111,297 $ 2,872 $ 445 $ 423 $ 319,696 $ 223,130 $ 270,170 $ 4,205,298
Silver
Peñasquito 1,754 1,976 $ 32.03 $ 4.56 $ 4.86 $ 63,271 $ 44,666 $ 54,262 $ 234,868
Antamina 1,047 884 32.03 6.41 8.46 28,311 15,169 22,647 483,292
Constancia 555 730 32.03 6.26 6.10 23,375 14,351 18,806 160,923
Blackwater 35 n.a. n.a. n.a. 170,926
Other7 1,294 893 33.55 4.42 6.14 29,980 20,545 23,069 556,241
4,685 4,483 $ 32.33 $ 5.17 $ 6.03 $ 144,937 $ 94,731 $ 118,784 $ 1,606,250
Palladium
Stillwater 2,661 2,457 $ 965 $ 172 $ 429 $ 2,372 $ 895 $ 1,949 $ 212,125
Platreef n.a. n.a. n.a. 78,814
2,661 2,457 $ 965 $ 172 $ 429 $ 2,372 $ 895 $ 1,949 $ 290,939
Platinum
Marathon $ n.a. $ n.a. $ n.a. $ $ $ $ 9,451
Platreef n.a. n.a. n.a. 57,584
$ n.a. $ n.a. $ n.a. $ $ $ $ 67,035
Cobalt
Voisey’s Bay 540 265 $ 12.88 $ 2.46 $ 9.18 $ 3,406 $ 327 $ 3,962 $ 228,260
Operating results $ 470,411 $ 319,083 $ 394,865 $ 6,397,782
Other
General and administrative $ (13,525) $ (19,379)
Share based compensation (12,181) (17,209)
Donations and community investments (2,693) (2,879)
Finance costs (1,441) (1,161)
Other 7,520 8,790
Income tax (42,779) (2,234)
Total other $ (65,099) $ (34,072) $ 1,341,515
$ 253,984 $ 360,793 $ 7,739,297

 

1) Units of gold, silver and palladium produced and sold are reported in ounces, while cobalt is reported in pounds. All figures in thousands except gold and palladium ounces produced and sold and per unit amounts.
2) Quantity produced represents the amount of gold, silver, palladium and cobalt contained in concentrate or doré prior to smelting or refining deductions. Production figures are based on information provided by the operators of the mining operations to which the mineral stream interests relate or management estimates in those situations where other information is not available. Certain production figures may be updated in future periods as additional information is received.
3) Refer to discussion on non-GAAP measure (iii) at the end of this press release.
4) Includes the non-cash per ounce cost of sale associated with delay ounces. Please see the Company’s MD&A for more information.
5) Comprised of the operating Coleman, Copper Cliff, Garson, Creighton and Totten gold interests as well as the non-operating Stobie and Victor gold interests.
6) Other gold interests comprised of the Marmato, Copper World, Santo Domingo, Fenix, El Domo, Marathon, Goose, Cangrejos, Curraghinalt, Kudz Ze Kayah, Koné and Kurmuk gold interests.
7) Other silver interests comprised of the Los Filos, Zinkgruvan, Neves-Corvo, Marmato, Cozamin, Stratoni, Aljustrel, El Alto, Copper World, Navidad, El Domo, Mineral Park and Kudz Ze Kayah silver interests.

 

 

Comparative Results of Operations on a GEO Basis

 

Q1 2026 Q1 2025 Change Change
GEO Production1, 2 211,951 174,391 37,560 21.5 %
GEO Sales2 181,743 188,162 (6,418) (3.4) %
Average price per GEO sold2 $ 4,960 $ 2,500 $ 2,460 98.4 %
Revenue $ 901,469 $ 470,411 $ 431,058 91.6 %
Cost of sales, excluding depletion $ 125,243 $ 74,635 $ (50,608) (67.8) %
Depletion 76,852 76,693 (159) (0.2) %
Cost of sales $ 202,095 $ 151,328 $ (50,767) (33.5) %
Gross margin $ 699,374 $ 319,083 $ 380,291 119.2 %
General and administrative 12,971 13,525 554 4.1 %
Share based compensation 10,113 12,181 2,068 17.0 %
Donations and community investments 1,497 2,693 1,196 44.4 %
Earnings from operations $ 674,793 $ 290,684 $ 384,109 132.1 %
Other income (expense) 17,736 7,520 10,216 135.9 %
Earnings before finance costs and income taxes $ 692,529 $ 298,204 $ 394,325 132.2 %
Finance costs 1,405 1,441 36 2.5 %
Earnings before income taxes $ 691,124 $ 296,763 $ 394,361 132.9 %
Income tax expense 109,080 42,779 (66,301) (155.0) %
Net earnings $ 582,044 $ 253,984 $ 328,060 129.2 %

 

1) Quantity produced represents the amount of gold, silver, palladium, platinum and cobalt contained in concentrate or doré prior to smelting or refining deductions. Production figures are based on information provided by the operators of the mining operations to which the mineral stream interests relate or management estimates in those situations where other information is not available. Certain production figures may be updated in future periods as additional information is received.
2) GEOs, which are provided to assist the reader, are based on the following commodity price assumptions: $4,800 per ounce gold; $80.00 per ounce silver; $1,500 per ounce palladium; $2,000 per ounce platinum; and $25.00 per pound cobalt; consistent with those used in estimating the Company’s production guidance for 2026.

 

Posted May 8, 2026

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